Caballero Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Caballero surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Caballero name
Caballero means "knight, horseman" in Spanish, from Latin caballarius. It was a status name for a mounted soldier, or a nickname for a man of chivalrous bearing. The surname is widespread in Spain, especially Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia, and in Paraguay and Mexico.
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This overview covers the Caballero name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Paraguay and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Caballero name FAQ
What does the Caballero name mean?
Knight, horseman. Common variants include Cavallero, Caballer, Cavaleiro.
Where does the Caballero surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Paraguay and Argentina.
Is there a Caballero coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Caballero crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Caballero coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).